| Publication Type: | Conference Paper |
| Year of Publication: | 1998 |
| Authors: | M. Mohamed |
| Conference Name: | ASEAN Review of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation |
| Date Published: | 1998/08 |
| Abstract: | A seven days collection at Sayap-Kinabalu, Kinabalu Park yielded 58 species of ants. They were manually collected using fine tip forceps. Collection were made mainly along the main trail, Minodtuhan Trail and at the Sunken Valley. The 58 species of ants collected were representatives of 5 subfamilies. The subfamilies were Ponerinae, Dorylinae, Myrmicinae, Dolichoderinae, and Formicinae. Interestingly collection from this area showed a higher percentage of ponerine, followed by myrmecine and formicine. Collection from lowland forests would yield a higher percentage of myrmecines or formicines or vice versa and then ponerines. The list of ants genera was given in this report and comments on various subfamilies were made based on comparison with ant fauna of the lowland. |